Celebrate everything girly and sweet with this lacy, frilly, and soft pink baptism.
With simple decorations and a make ahead menu, this DIY baptism reception is filled with ideas that will make your baby girl look and feel like a princess.
About the Party:
- What Was the Occasion? Baptism reception for a baby girl
- How Many Guests Did You Have? about 20
- Where Was the Party Held? Our House
Heads up! This party? It happened over a decade ago. I was just starting out on my party planning journey, juggling a toddler and a newborn. Let me tell you, it was quite the challenge!
But you know what? It wasn’t as daunting as it may seem. With a bit of planning, some good ol’ elbow grease, and a whole lot of love, our home was transformed into a pink baptism wonderland for my daughter’s baptism.
Is it magazine worthy? Nah, maybe not. But it was perfect for us at that time and we made some great memories.
So if you’re wondering whether you can pull off having your home decorated and all the food ready to go before you even head off for the baptism itself, the answer is a resounding yes!
Let me share with you how I did it, in the hope that it will inspire you to create something magical for your princess too.
Girly Baptism Party Decorations
To capture the pure innocence and irresistible charm of a baby girl, we adorned everything in delightful shades of pink, delicate lace, and whimsical frills.
Pink – associated with love and compassion – perfectly depicted our heartfelt joy and excitement. Lace, frills, and rosettes, added more with femininity, as well as plenty of extravagance. It was our way of celebrating not just the baptism, but the blessing of having another sweet daughter.
Here are the highlights:
- A white ruffled backdrop – Made by hot gluing white paper streamer ruffles to a giant canvas
- A pink cross covered in tiny pink coffee filter rosettes
- Pink coffee filter garlands draped around the backdrop
- White lace overlay on top of a disposable pink tablecloth
- Vases filled with fresh baby’s breath
Even the drink and dessert buffet got in on the frilly goodness with a ribbon and lace backdrop, on top of a pink ruffled tablecloth (my daughter’s pink bedsheet 😊)
Easy Party Food for a Reception at Home
Since we were coming back to the reception straight from church, we decided to keep the food classic and simple.
We had small bowls of nuts and other snacks scattered throughout the house before leaving so guests could nosh on something right away. Meanwhile, we pulled out the cold food platters that were all prepared the day before and kept in the fridge.
Take a peek at what we had on the main buffet table:
- Fresh fruit salad
- Homemade chicken salad
- Croissants
- Shrimp and crab claw platter (purchased from a local seafood store)
- Miniature ham and cheddar biscuits
- Layered tomato and pesto cheeseball topped with almond slivers (The same recipe as my ornament cheeseball, but only in one half instead of the full ball)
- Deviled eggs, and
- Fresh vegetables with dip
Baptism Party Favors:
As a token of gratitude to our guests, we prepared baptism party favors that were as sweet as the occasion: Oreo truffles coated in luscious white chocolate.
Every guest took home these tasty morsels in clear favor bags topped with the girliest bag topper you’ve ever seen – a pink damask pattern, delicate pink cross, and a simple message showing our gratitude. A sweet ending to a memorable day!
Fun tip: Who says party favors have to be served on a boring platter? Not me! Instead, I got creative and used a thrifted mirror with an ornate frame as a serving platter. How cool is that?
What do you think? Would you do the same? Don’t be afraid to get creative with your party decor!
Looking for More?
If you’re as obsessed with all things frilly and pink as I am, check out some of our other girly party ideas. From baby showers to birthday parties, there are plenty of ideas to enjoy:
Now It’s Your Turn
With a few DIY decorations, simple make-ahead food, and plenty of pink, our Pretty in Pink Baptism was truly a sweet celebration of our daughter’s special day.
I hope these ideas inspire you to create your own girly celebration – whether it’s a baptism reception, first birthday party, or just a fun gathering for your little princess. Remember to have fun with it and enjoy every moment!
Let me know in the comments what your favorite part of the party is. And if you like these ideas, please pin it and share it with others. Happy planning! 🎉
This post was originally published on August 5, 2014. It has been updated with additional details and enlarged photos.
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